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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,332.76, 144,343.62 and 59,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,332.76, 144,343.62 and 59,319 is: 88,882.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,332.76 : 144,343.62 = 59,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,332.76/144,343.62 = 59,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,332.76x = 144,343.62 × 59,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,332.76x = 8,562,319,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,319,194.78/96,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,882.74

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